The Complete Monterey Pop Festival (Blu-ray)

Directed by D. A. Pennebaker

The Complete Monterey Pop Festival immerses viewers in the electrifying energy of the 1967 Monterey International Pop Festival—an event that launched the Summer of Love and ushered in a new era of rock and roll. With his signature vérité style, legendary documentarian D. A. Pennebaker captures iconic performances from Jimi Hendrix, Janis Joplin, Otis Redding, Simon and Garfunkel, the Who, Ravi Shankar, the Mamas and the Papas, and many more.

From Pete Townshend smashing his guitar to Jimi Hendrix setting his aflame, Pennebaker and his remarkable camera team—including Albert Maysles and Richard Leacock—recorded moments that have become essential chapters in music history. This Criterion Collection three-disc box set is the most comprehensive document ever assembled on the Monterey Pop Festival, featuring Monterey Pop, Jimi Plays Monterey, Shake! Otis at Monterey, hours of additional performances, and rare archival materials.

Key Features

• Directed by iconic documentary filmmaker D. A. Pennebaker
• Includes three films: Monterey Pop, Jimi Plays Monterey, and Shake! Otis at Monterey
• Features career-defining performances from Jimi Hendrix, Janis Joplin, Otis Redding, and more
• New 16-bit 4K restoration supervised by Pennebaker
• Over two hours of additional performance footage
• Extensive interviews, archival materials, and rare short films
• Release date: December 12, 2017
• Media Format: NTSC
• Run time: 2 hours and 27 minutes

Product Details

MPAA Rating: NR (Not Rated)

Director: D. A. Pennebaker

Actors: Janis Joplin, Jimi Hendrix, Otis Redding, Simon and Garfunkel, The Mamas and the Papas

Studio: Criterion Collection

Number of Discs: 3

ASIN: B075MYR48S

Item Model Number: complete-monterey-pop-festival

Product Dimensions: 0.7 x 7.5 x 5.4 inches; 4 ounces

Special Features